I'm afraid I don't agree with you. You can find NYC-SIN on DL metal from $736 roundtrip. How is that considered a "fortune"? This route is almost always at the top of the MR forum for DL runs.
Most would be looking for J/F for a long trip like this. You can get discount J on MU/CZ for $2-2.5k depending on flights. DL in general costs considerably more in J now.